Captain Hammond House · Photo: K. Colando · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, White City is healthier than 9%
White City differs from Florida on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for White City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White City
White City trails towns with similar incomes
White City is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, and only 9% of the 6,064 towns with similar household incomes ($88K–$147K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD and cancer run high in White City
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in White City
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.7%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Florida figure falls outside White City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind White City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White City is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, #396 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 83% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 22%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). White City’s median household income is $117,720; among the 6,064 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($88K–$147K), it’s healthier than 9%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 White City adults…
White City runs above FL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
White City is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in White City as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Care in and near White City
No hospital or community health center in White City itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of White City; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of White City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How White City adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.1% of White City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
White City and the towns around it
White City’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White City | C+ | 30.2% | 13.5% | 15.7% | CDC place |
| Fort Pierce | D | 37.9% | 18.5% | 20.2% | CDC place |
| Port St. Lucie | B | 30.5% | 13.1% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Indian River Estates | C− | 32.1% | 16.8% | 17.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of White City adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for White City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, White City is better than Florida on 5 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside White City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | White City | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21%18.4–23.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.2–17.9 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.7–19.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.2%25.1–35.6 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.8–15.1 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%34.9–41.9 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.1%37.3–44.8 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.3%27.3–33.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.6–11.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.4–10.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.5%11.1–16.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%13.6–17.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.7%22.1–29.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.7–17.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%29.4–39.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.2%11.2–15.4 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73.2–79.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.5%55.1–61.8 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%85.1–88.3 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.2–81.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.8%61.1–70.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%65–78.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.6–22.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.9%20.9–27.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15%13.4–16.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11%9.7–12.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.4–9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%12.6–15.7 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.6%29.9–37.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.5–18.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.3–16.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.5 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.9–9.9 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4–5 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Florida figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in White City
Is White City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White City is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #396 of 636 in Florida. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in White City?
CDC estimates 30.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.1% and 35.6%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to White City?
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, 4.0 miles in a straight line from White City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in White City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.2–15.4%), against 15.9% across Florida.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in White City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in White City.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.